*The heroism and selflessness of fire professionals must always be honored and remembered.*
Boston Fire Historical Society
Jul 31, 1896 Hoseman William H. Chapman, 55, Engine 1.
He was thrown from the drivers seat of the Engine and run over while responding to Box 134, at 1110 hours (Fifth & "D" Streets) for a fire in a stable at West 4th near "B" Streets.
He had 23 years service.
My Notes:
The son of William Chapman (born in England) and Nancy (Fowler) Chapman (born in Rhode Island).
Place of birth: Boston
Residence: 153 W. Ninth Street
Age: 55 years 11 months 11 days
Occupation: Fireman
Cause of death: Accidental injuries-crushed under wheel of steam fire engine.
Place of death: Corner Fourth & D Streets
The husband of Mary Chapman (born 1853 Mass., maiden name unknown). Mary Chapman widow is found in Boston in the 1910 census with her son William H. Chapman, a machinist.
William and Mary Chapman were the parents of:
Franklin C. Chapman (1877-1882) died of diphtheria
William Henry Chapman (1878- )
Edmund Wall Chapman (1882- ), employed by the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Boston Fire Historical Society
Jul 31, 1896 Hoseman William H. Chapman, 55, Engine 1.
He was thrown from the drivers seat of the Engine and run over while responding to Box 134, at 1110 hours (Fifth & "D" Streets) for a fire in a stable at West 4th near "B" Streets.
He had 23 years service.
My Notes:
The son of William Chapman (born in England) and Nancy (Fowler) Chapman (born in Rhode Island).
Place of birth: Boston
Residence: 153 W. Ninth Street
Age: 55 years 11 months 11 days
Occupation: Fireman
Cause of death: Accidental injuries-crushed under wheel of steam fire engine.
Place of death: Corner Fourth & D Streets
The husband of Mary Chapman (born 1853 Mass., maiden name unknown). Mary Chapman widow is found in Boston in the 1910 census with her son William H. Chapman, a machinist.
William and Mary Chapman were the parents of:
Franklin C. Chapman (1877-1882) died of diphtheria
William Henry Chapman (1878- )
Edmund Wall Chapman (1882- ), employed by the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
*The heroism and selflessness of fire professionals must always be honored and remembered.*
Boston Fire Historical Society
Jul 31, 1896 Hoseman William H. Chapman, 55, Engine 1.
He was thrown from the drivers seat of the Engine and run over while responding to Box 134, at 1110 hours (Fifth & "D" Streets) for a fire in a stable at West 4th near "B" Streets.
He had 23 years service.
My Notes:
The son of William Chapman (born in England) and Nancy (Fowler) Chapman (born in Rhode Island).
Place of birth: Boston
Residence: 153 W. Ninth Street
Age: 55 years 11 months 11 days
Occupation: Fireman
Cause of death: Accidental injuries-crushed under wheel of steam fire engine.
Place of death: Corner Fourth & D Streets
The husband of Mary Chapman (born 1853 Mass., maiden name unknown). Mary Chapman widow is found in Boston in the 1910 census with her son William H. Chapman, a machinist.
William and Mary Chapman were the parents of:
Franklin C. Chapman (1877-1882) died of diphtheria
William Henry Chapman (1878- )
Edmund Wall Chapman (1882- ), employed by the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Boston Fire Historical Society
Jul 31, 1896 Hoseman William H. Chapman, 55, Engine 1.
He was thrown from the drivers seat of the Engine and run over while responding to Box 134, at 1110 hours (Fifth & "D" Streets) for a fire in a stable at West 4th near "B" Streets.
He had 23 years service.
My Notes:
The son of William Chapman (born in England) and Nancy (Fowler) Chapman (born in Rhode Island).
Place of birth: Boston
Residence: 153 W. Ninth Street
Age: 55 years 11 months 11 days
Occupation: Fireman
Cause of death: Accidental injuries-crushed under wheel of steam fire engine.
Place of death: Corner Fourth & D Streets
The husband of Mary Chapman (born 1853 Mass., maiden name unknown). Mary Chapman widow is found in Boston in the 1910 census with her son William H. Chapman, a machinist.
William and Mary Chapman were the parents of:
Franklin C. Chapman (1877-1882) died of diphtheria
William Henry Chapman (1878- )
Edmund Wall Chapman (1882- ), employed by the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
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